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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$226
Average price
$305
Fastest journey
8 h 53 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hamburg will cost around $305 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $226.
Of the 3 trains that leave London for Hamburg on Fri, Jun 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 723 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 53 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 9 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $165 Average price | $130 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 4m Average total duration 18h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Hamburg costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hamburg costing on average $227 (€183).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
You'll arrive about 3h 34m sooner (7h 59m by train vs 11h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $227 (€183) compared to roughly $45 (€36) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:01 AM London | 9h31 | 5:32 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:04 AM London | 8h53 | 6:57 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:04 AM London | 9h11 | 8:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Hamburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $129 (€104) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 8h 43m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average train duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $129 (€104) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 43m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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